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# [The Super Mario Effect for Developers](https://blog.lo-victoria.com/the-super-mario-effect-for-developers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Over the weekend, I was watching some TED talk videos when I come across this talk by Mark Rober on the Super Mario Effect. It was such a fascinating concept to me - one that I have never actually thought about but is ever-present in my daily life. A...

Dec 14, 2020 · 7 min read · blog.lo-victoria.com  
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## Written by

[Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria)

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A nerd in books, tea, games and software.

I'm a solutions engineer lead, GitHub Star, Director of WomenDevsSG, and co founder of ragTech. I work at the intersection of tech, systems, and leadership, and this blog is where I share my journey through all three. Expect honest reflections, real experiences, and thoughts that are still forming rather than polished career advice.

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[Rahul](https://hashnode.com/@RAHULISM)

[Apr 7, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-super-mario-effect-for-developers/5fd7189627af2573958929e5/comment/606dab199deb56667e37e75b)

This post is literally amazing. Thanks for sharing

[Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria)

[Apr 8, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-super-mario-effect-for-developers/5fd7189627af2573958929e5/comment/606dab199deb56667e37e75b#reply-606f12c09deb56667e3801f3)

Thanks [Rahul](https://hashnode.com/@RAHULISM)! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[Tyler Durham](https://hashnode.com/@Lore)

[Dec 14, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-super-mario-effect-for-developers/5fd7189627af2573958929e5/comment/5fd7d1352444ad0ea8512078)

Really liked this article Victoria!

I used to be in a fixed mindset at an earlier point in my life, but it was miserable.

Atomic Habits is great book! I am about halfway through it at the moment.

[Favourite Jome](https://hashnode.com/@Favourite)

[Dec 14, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-super-mario-effect-for-developers/5fd7189627af2573958929e5/comment/5fd7a2272444ad0ea8511d6a)

Thanks for sharing, I'm trusting the process that with consistency I'll learn more.

[Tapas Adhikary](https://hashnode.com/@atapas)

[Dec 14, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-super-mario-effect-for-developers/5fd7189627af2573958929e5/comment/5fd789782444ad0ea8511b3f)

Nice, Great Read.

[Rutik Wankhade](https://hashnode.com/@rutikwankhade)

[Dec 14, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-super-mario-effect-for-developers/5fd7189627af2573958929e5/comment/5fd74aa9ae523508b1da6a4e)

It is one of my favorite ted talks. And this is so insightful. For me, Side projects keep me motivated. It's easy when you love the process more than the outcome.

[Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria)

[Dec 14, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-super-mario-effect-for-developers/5fd7189627af2573958929e5/comment/5fd74aa9ae523508b1da6a4e#reply-5fd75456ae523508b1da6b0c)

100% agree! Side projects is a good way we can continue loving the process of developing :) Thanks for sharing!

[Ruth Ikegah](https://hashnode.com/@ikegah_ruth)

[Dec 14, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-super-mario-effect-for-developers/5fd7189627af2573958929e5/comment/5fd73c9d00a65108d6006753)

Thanks for sharing [Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria). I have had an unmotivating morning, but this made me feel better!

[Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria)

[Dec 14, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-super-mario-effect-for-developers/5fd7189627af2573958929e5/comment/5fd73c9d00a65108d6006753#reply-5fd73e9500a65108d600678b)

Aww thanks Ruth! I'm glad to hear this made you feel better! I hope you'll have bright mornings~

[Osinachi Chukwujama](https://hashnode.com/@Vicradon)

[Dec 14, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-super-mario-effect-for-developers/5fd7189627af2573958929e5/comment/5fd7281200a65108d6006560)

Great article Victoria.

This is a view to the growth mindset from a gamer's perspective. It's easier to not give up on a game because it's virtual and very engaging, unlike the real world. I guess that's where learning comes in. We learn to bear failures and keep going.

Thank you for sharing what you learned.

[Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria)

[Dec 14, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-super-mario-effect-for-developers/5fd7189627af2573958929e5/comment/5fd7281200a65108d6006560#reply-5fd73dadae523508b1da6941)

Thanks, and I agree with your insight on the growth mindset :)